Savoury Baked Apples Ricardo Style
Elevate your next meal with 'Savoury Baked Apples Ricardo Style,' a creative twist on the classic baked apple. This recipe marries the natural sweetness of firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp with a savory, flavor-packed filling of ground sausage, sautéed onions, fresh thyme, sage, and melted cheddar cheese. Hollowed and roasted to tender perfection, these stuffed apples boast a golden breadcrumb topping and a drizzle of olive oil for added richness. Garnished with fresh parsley, they’re ideal as a standout side dish or light main course. With just 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven, these baked apples are both elegant and easy to make, perfect for impressing guests or cozy weeknight dining. Search no further for your next crowd-pleasing recipe—this one’s guaranteed to deliver!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 250 grams ground sausage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the apples and use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the core and some of the flesh, creating a hollow cavity for the filling. Be careful not to puncture the bottom of the apple.
Place the hollowed apples in a baking dish and set aside.
In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground sausage to the skillet and cook thoroughly, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the thyme, sage, breadcrumbs, and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is fully combined and the cheese has melted slightly.
Season the filling with salt and black pepper, then remove the skillet from heat.
Spoon the sausage mixture into the hollowed apples, packing it in gently to fill each apple fully.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the stuffed apples.
Bake the apples in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape, and the filling is golden and bubbling.
Remove the baked apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm. These savoury baked apples are perfect as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.2 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 5324 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.5 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.9 g | ||
| Protein | 80.6 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
